Michael Jordan got nearly beaten up by Mike Tyson at Richard Dent's party: Rory Halloway

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was once almost beaten up at a party by Mike Tyson. Jordan and Tyson were among many guests invited to Chicago Bears n-defensive end, Richard Dent's party. Tyson's co-manr was one to write about incident in a memoir, which had fans ask – Did Mike Tyson beat up Michael Jordan at Richard Dent's 28th birthday party?

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Did Mike Tyson beat up Michael Jordan at Richard Dent's birthday party?

As per Tyson's ex-manr Rory Halloway, Tyson started a conversation with Michael Jordan while he was having drink of his choice – Long Island Iced Tea. He added that Jordan definitely did t want to start a fight with Tyson. At time, Bears coach Mike Ditka, promoter Don King and Halloway were also present.

According to Halloway, Mike Tyson's feelings started to come out after he had a drink of his choice. He recalled looking at Tyson and asking server to 'water his drinks down' as he could see where conversation was headed. However, Tyson stared at Michael Jordan and asked Bulls legend if he thought he was stupid. He compared night to a circus.

Don King was apparently trying to change subject while Halloway and John were trying to hold back Tyson from hitting Michael Jordan. He added that six-time NBA champion was 'dressed sharp as always' and could t wait to get out place 'fast eugh'. 

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While Tyson was at top of his tower in 1988, he was having problems with his wife Robin Givens. Michael Jordan had apparently dated Givens. Halloway added that Jordan looked like he has seen a ghost and refused to tell Tyson any details about Givens though he kept asking. 

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